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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 18, 2016 -> 05:35 PM) If you step back and check out how much you end up paying a year for health care its pretty crazy IMO. The entire system is broken. Health care lol. I should cry instead of laugh. So I get my statement today. I had the blood tests for cholesterol and all the things they check. The lab charged 550 bucks. Somehow my insurance covered all but 8 bucks. But cmon, folks. Checking blood is a 50 dollar job. Not 550. My gawd. It's all a scam.

I have a question: Why does everybody want to 'rebuild' when we already have a ton of good players? And a lot of awful players. But our front office could rectify the situation by adding a few in free agency. Look, do you trust our scouts to trade for the right young guys to rebuild?? I don't. You keep this amazing starting rotation intact and do these things... 1B - Keep Abreu. 2B - trade Frazier, play Saladino if his back is OK. SS - Keep Anderson 3B - Keep Frazier Infield prognosis: Very good infield offensively and defensively. LF - Trade Melky CF - Keep Eaton RF - Trade Avi. C - Pay one in free agency. DH - Pay one in free agency. Outfield prognosis: Admittedly not great. Bullpen: Sign some, trade for some. Look, a total rebuild is insane with this pitching staff. Our scouts suck. I don't trust a total revamping of the roster. You are looking at a 40 win team if we trade Sale, Q, Robertson, Frazier, Abreu.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 19, 2016 -> 08:43 PM) Your own descriptions of what you consider their flaws to be is telling enough. Nothing about the whole "White Supremacist/antisemite" part, and you don't even count him as a liar. What do you want me to say? I don't really feeling like listing all the reasons Trump is not a good person. Let's just say as a person I'm thinking he's a 2 out of 10. That's to his accomplishments in his businesses and the way he's treated people (outside of his own family). He seems like a good family man. Lot of kids who seem to like him as a dad, etc. I'm not a fan of Trump, but I'd give Hillary a 2 as well. QUOTE (Middle Buffalo @ Nov 19, 2016 -> 09:38 PM) Just poking a little fun at you, Greg, because you contradict yourself quite a bit. No harm intended. Thank u.

QUOTE (Middle Buffalo @ Nov 19, 2016 -> 08:15 PM) As long as they stand for the Anthem, I'm ok with them not voting. This was unprecedented in terms of both candidates being terrible. How can you blame me for writing in somebody? My vote also was worthless in many's minds. Had Bernie been the candidate I'd probably had voted for him. He'd have been the "best of two horrible choices." With Hillary and Trump there was no way in hell I could vote for either. Both are disasters and also IMO bad people. Trump a ruthless one percenter; Hillary a liar and selfish one percenter.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Nov 19, 2016 -> 07:04 PM) Dude isn't even president yet and is already a clown. good job america and I'm not talking about the trump voters, I'm talking about the millions who sat at home and didn't vote. How many times do we have to go through this? Millions of Americans had a right to sit at home when given choices as horrific as Trump and Hillary Clinton.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Nov 19, 2016 -> 03:41 PM) This team is like 15 wins out of first place. Where are those coming from? Their core is as good as the other teams' cores but the rest is s***. Rebuild time. Sox had a ton of close games. Our pathetic bullpen blew game after game in the Robin era. QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Nov 19, 2016 -> 05:52 PM) They have to spend the money. Money is only tight because front office says so. They can spend it if they want to win. I agree, if they don't want to spend any money, trade everybody and field a AAA team. Not a bad post. Sox should trade the busts and try to fill the holes again in free agency by spending a bit more. Starting pitching still looks pretty good.

Just think. If we hadn't had Robin and we actually had a RELIABLE bullpen and a guy like Salvy Perez, we might not be mourning all but one year of the Robin era. Our bullpen has SUCKED. Now we think we need a total rebuild when we truly COULD contend if Jerry spent MEGA dollars on free agents this offseason.

You know, even though I despise Hillary and didn't want her to win, I conceded on here and was looking ahead to impeachment hearings ASAP. Now that Trump is president (I didn't vote for either) I'm not against the same scrutiny and impeachment ASAP. I mean Drain the Swamp means Drain the Swamp. If Trump deserves impeachment for any reason, I'm not against a new era of impeaching every one of these people that become President.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Nov 15, 2016 -> 02:09 AM) We are rebuilding, this doesn't matter. QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Nov 15, 2016 -> 02:15 AM) How does cutting taxes not help the middle class? Well lets say I give you a $10 coupon, thats great right? But lets say now you have to pay $100 for something you used to get for free. You are -$90. The problem is that what Trump sold you was snake oil and now your stuck with it for 4 years. And I dont think everything Trump said was a lie, I think that I could probably find 1 or 2 things that were somewhat truthful, but for the most part he just flat out lied and no one even cared. They didnt care that he didnt release his taxes under false pretense (no one even talks about it), or that none of his plans made sense, or that he basically insulted the entire United States. All that 49% of the population cared about was catchy slogans. BUILD THAT WALL, LOCK HER UP. This is your America Greg, an America where Hillary Clinton is less trustworthy than Donald Trump. Let that sink in, Donald Trump, someone who has repeatedly changed his mind on everything. I mean just a few years ago Trump was a Clinton supporter. So what happened? Oh yeah, people stopped caring about facts. Reap what you sow Greg. But you say reap what you sow? It's not my fault Hillary was his opponent. Plus I'm one of those who didn't vote for either. No way I was gonna vote for Hillary or Trump. I'm sure there were a lot of people like me. QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 15, 2016 -> 04:39 PM) More than half of the Trump protesters arrested in Portland didn't vote If they feel that strongly about it, they should have voted at least for a write in. I didn't vote for one of the 2 candidates but at least I'm not protesting.

I hope Puig is good because it's obvious he's going to be a White Sox. Too much smoke surrounding getting him for so long now.

QUOTE (DirtySox @ Nov 15, 2016 -> 12:39 AM) whitesoxdave ‏@barstoolWSD 13s14 seconds ago Rumor on the hot stove is the #Dodgers and #WhiteSox are discussing Sale & Frazier in a package deal to LA for a big prospect return If the Sox don't get a HUGE package of can't miss prospects, I'm talking four minimum prospects who CAN'T MISS, then this will be perhaps the worst trade in history. Losing Sale and Frazier guarantees we finish last in the division. It guarantees it. Our pitching staff will be decimated losing Sale's No. 1 slot. And Frazier, despite the low BA, was our power. So, OK, we are going to finish last and we'll be out of the race probably by the end of the first week of May. Like I said, you better have a CANT MISS HAUL of prospects to make all that misery (and crowds of under 20,000) acceptable. The obvious question is, "Do the Dodgers have any can't miss prospects?" Don't tell me you have to take a risk now and then. Uh ... not for Sale and Frazier. Any moron can tell Kris Bryant and Schwarber could HIT HIT HIT. Any moron could tell back in the day Frank Thomas could HIT HIT HIT. Bring in prospects like that or this team will draw so few fans the next five years it will have to sell/move.

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Nov 14, 2016 -> 04:18 PM) Look, I'm not upset Sec. Clinton is not the President. She wasn't my favorite, and I think she would have done a fine job. What I AM upset about is that the GOP allowed this clown to get as far as he did and that we, as a country, actually allowed him to be elected. I have had visceral reactions seeing pictures of him, whether it's in the Oval Office with our current President or just walking down the hall with a headline stating "President-Elect." Will he ruin the country? No. Will he do all the things he said? No. Will he be impeached? Maybe. But, this country is no longer the gold standard. Other countries are mocking us. Ireland, Scotland, France and Germany have all denounced or lightly scolded our choice. It makes me sad that some of the same voters that chastised Carter, Clinton and Obama for lack of experience, didn't care with Trump. I will always respect the Office of the President, but this is the first time in my life that I haven't had ANY respect for the man that will occupy that office. Pretty good post, can of corn. Can't argue with you. We did elect Trump. It's very complicated, however, as to why we did. Briefly: 1.) People are sick of government and a majority (or close to a majority; what a system in which the person who gets the most votes loses) desperately wanted to drain the swamp or whatever his saying was. I can't blame people for wanting to elect a non politician and get rid of career politician/liars like Hillary. The 'problem' is the non traditional candidate turned out to be Trump. I personally wanted Ventura but you guys told me he's scum as well. I also can't believe a 1 percenter is president. To the following post ... I ask. Trump said he was going to cut taxes. How does that not benefit the middle class? The scenario posted in the post below yours by Badger is scary if true. Low paying jobs? Trump said he'd create real jobs so ... is everything he uttered during the campaign a lie? If so, even the non traditional candidate apparently resembles the traditional candidate who lies, cheats, etc., to get what he/she wants. Amazing world. Do you think this is the start of Armageddon? I think electing a moron or having a moron in charge is supposed to begin the chain of events. p.s. My negative comments about Trump do NOT change my opinion of Hillary and my HAPPINESS she is done with politics. I do think the Kate McKinnon portrayal Sat night was sweet with that great song by Cohen, who passed away.

It's really scary to think we elected a ruthless businessman/reality TV star president. The minute I get real worried I think about Reagan? Are there any similarities to calm us? Reagan was an actor, a real live actor. And he was president. Plus, can't we take solace in the fact presidents allegedly don't do much anymore? I guess if he copies the Kansas economic plan it could cause the great depression II, but what are the odds of that? I heard wall street took the news of Trump fairly well. I still don't buy people, including relatives who tell me not voting or voting for a write in was still voting. I mean how can you vote for Hillary or Trump? The protestors have to realize Hillary was just as bad a candidate, with so much in her past shady. Unfortunately to keep her out, and you know I despise her, we put in a reality TV star. It calms me a little to think Herman Cain approves. I mean in the worst case scenario, what can Trump do to start the road to Armageddon? I do think it's a bad time to be a member of the human race overall. So many are out of work? I know some parents of recent college grads. Their kids have been rejected for the few job openings out there. It's a scary time. Maybe I should keep listening to Kate McKinnon's beautiful opening on SNL. I will never say I regret Hillary not getting in as I truly think she is evil, but Donald Trump leaves a pit in my stomach and queasiness. Any similiarities to Reagan that would calm us all down? AMERICA: A country in a slump whose parties came up with Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton for the oval office. Geez. (Are any of you truly terrified or just queasy?)

Trump is horrible but id like to sarcastically thank the democrats for the only possible nominee to lose to trump. I mean all the outrage ... How bout a decent candidate Democrats? The outrage is dumb. The alternative was hillary

QUOTE (CanOfCorn @ Nov 11, 2016 -> 06:29 PM) First you said they WILL. Now you say they COULD. Which is it? Oh my bad. It was my prediction that they WILL. The TV and articles said it could. It's my take that they will, because Trump is hated by so many. And it could add to the "rigged" scenario.

QUOTE (Tony @ Nov 11, 2016 -> 07:08 PM) No you didn't. Here it is. Electoral College can refuse to put in Trump http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/11/10/...ctoral-college/ http://nypost.com/2016/11/09/the-one-scena...he-white-house/ And for those who think I troll about Chelsea ... look at this. She's being prepped to run for Congress http://nypost.com/2016/11/10/chelsea-clint...n-for-congress/ http://www.mediaite.com/online/report-chel...ressional-seat/ Maybe just maybe my posts have a shred of CORRECT futuristic thinking when a lot of you think I'm full of it.

QUOTE (raBBit @ Nov 11, 2016 -> 09:10 AM) Greg you're trolling guy c'mon. You know we all know who you are and everything. I saw it on TV. They had a big piece on electoral college.

Trading Frazier for 2 stud relievers would be a good idea IF Davidson is good.

This might sound dumb, but lower beer prices to 5 bucks during the week? You'll double the attendance.

The people that are blocking highways are playing with fire. If they smash the wrong guy's windshield who is just trying to get home after a hard day's work, if that guy has an automatic weapon, look out. This new trend of going to the freeways and blocking them HAS TO STOP. It's awful. The police need to arrest ALL these people. It'll be the worst decision a protestor has ever made. No employer is gonna hire a person with a record for that.

I just heard on TV the electoral college still has to officially cast its votes on Dec. 12 and it's likely they WILL change their votes to Hillary. So she's probably going to get in the White House after all.

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Nov 10, 2016 -> 11:20 PM) I love the old days. You know what they used to do to guys like that when they were in a place like this? They'd be carried out on a stretcher, folks. -Donald Trump He did say he wanted to make America great again, guess he didnt realize how fast it would happen. So please spare me with this "tolerant" left/right. Neither side is righteous. On a "lighter" note regarding this topic, in the 'old days' if a drunk acted up at a Sox game and he got taken to the bowels of the stadium, those Chicago cops would um, let that drunk know his behavior was not appreciated. Not trying to say I approve of that, but I know some people who said you didn't want to act up at a Sox game lest you get taken away by the coppers. How come nobody is responding to my post about the election? I pointed out I didn't vote for either of them. I also said my hope is Trump a.) fixes Obamacare but doesn't get rid of it. We need people with pre-existing conditions to HAVE insurance. I know somebody who started her own business and now may have to find a job with a company and abandon her business just so she has insurance. She's had to take IVs every few months the past 18 years to keep her legs and arms. b.) hires GOOD PEOPLE. Folks, it's 'possible' Trump could succeed. If he hires good people? Anything is possible. c.) I forget what c was. Please respond to my comment about hiring good people. I mean ... you can't just say, hey the world is coming to an end. I mean we elected a ruthless businessman who only cares about himself. But the alternative was a bad person, a liar, who cares only about her$elf also and her husband and daughter and son in law. Either way it would be a potential disaster. You either look forward to the POSSIBILITY of a better country/economy or give up. Like Belushi in Animal House you can't just give up. CONCLUSION: Both candidates reeked. One of them won instead of Ventura or Bobby Hull. We move on.

I didn't vote for either. I won't tell you who I wrote in. It's my personal choice. You all know what I think of Hillary. I'm just glad the Clintons are through with politics, though I did kind of like Bill. Well, I printed all that stuff about what I wanted Hillary to do when I conceded. Now I pray Trump does these things ... -- He's getting rid of Obamacare. I hope he figures out a way to lower the f***ing costs. It's ridiculous -- Like I said about Hillary, he'll be fine with foreign affairs. Nobody can control the nutjobs running some other countries. -- The economy. Trump is gonna copy Brownback's strategy which has ruined Kansas. Hmmm. We shall see if he can fix the economy. -- Hire good people. Trump as a traditional ruthless businessman knows a lot of people. Can he delegate and let some impressive motherf***ers fix the economy? Trump's only chance for success is to hire good people. He "might." Just as I concluded by wishing Hillary good luck I wish Trump good luck. We are Americans and I think most of us are SICK of being broke and sick of the economy sucking eggs. Bad night for our country? Yes of course. We elected a reality TV star. Will it work? I doubt it. But again ... to the Trump haters do you recognize there is at least a CHANCE he could hire some good people??

I would like to say as we enter Election Day, I realize we already know the results. Hillary has won. I've read enough stories about past elections to know that the candidates already know who has won because of the polls, etc. I can't remember which candidate for the life of me, but I remember reading one candidate had to put on a good face for the public when he voted at 9 a.m. one year cause he knew he'd already lost. That said, I congratulate those of you who voted for Hillary. No hard feelings on my end. I am truly disgusted that it's come to having another Clinton in the White House (you know my opinion is for 8 years), but from this point on I will wish for the best. I hope she has an awakening and decides to be the best leader we've had since Reagan (sorry but I don't think anybody else has really LED, though I do love Jimmy Carter). I hope Hillary wakes up and fixes the problems with Obamacare. We truly have a sick health care system. I'm sure she'll do OK with foreign affairs. Nobody can predict what the nutcases around the globe will do. I hope now that Hillary has fulfilled her dream and gotten the job she's always wanted, she decides to screw politics and decides to LEAD. What I'd like is a.) better healthcare. b.) improved economy. c.) taking care of military and seniors. She can forget about the social issues for now and fix those three things. I pray she is truly wanting to make a difference and not just throw up her hands (in some ways like Obama), give up and say, "I cant work with those gawddamn Republicans" and loaf for eight years. So in brief, please forgive me for my weeks of Hillary hatred. As an American I will support her. If I were to meet her I would shake her hand and say something nice to her. Good luck Hillary Clinton. Prove me wrong and bring us back to greatness. If I have offended any of you with my posts and my anger toward our country nominating and electing Hillary, I apologize. LEAD US OUT OF THE ABYSS HILLARY CLINTON. Good luck to you and please do your very best to lead America back to greatness!!

Predict what time the networks will say Hillary has wrapped up the Presidency Tuesday. I say 9:15 p.m., Eastern time.